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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.16, 24,278.40 and 12,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.16, 24,278.40 and 12,006.72 is: 16,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.16 : 24,278.40 = 12,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.16/24,278.40 = 12,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.16x = 24,278.40 × 12,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.16x = 291,503,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,503,950.85/17,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.87

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